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Drug Crimes Archives

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Three Florida residents were recently arrested at a house in Clearwater. Police officers say the arrests were made after they discovered a drug house run by the three individuals. The three are accused of multiple drug crimes after a search warrant was executed at the property.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Two international tourists who say they came to Florida for a three-day visit were taken into custody on a recent Saturday. According to court documents, the arrest took place at the hotel where they were staying. Authorities say the men were found with a significant amount of marijuana in their possession, and they are now facing drug trafficking charges.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Police in Ocala became suspicious when four people suffered drug overdoses in a particular area. An investigation ensued that ultimately led to the arrest of a Florida couple who is now facing several drug charges. Reportedly, an undercover police officer made a controlled substance purchase at the house that was suspected to be the origin of drugs that led to the overdoses.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Florida residents who are called for jury duty can visit a dedicated website for advice about what to wear. Although it warns people to limit the jewelry they plan to wear and not to have change in their pockets to avoid being stopped at the metal detectors, there is no advice about carrying drugs. Anyone who is in possession of illegal drugs when he or she arrives for jury duty might have to face drug charges instead.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Facing charges of any crime will cause anxiety and concern, especially if there is a child involved. Being arrested on drug charges can jeopardize a Florida mother's parental rights. If the court suspects child neglect, the consequences can be severe, even if the mother is not convicted.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Monday, February 19, 2018.

A Florida man's call to 911 recently led to his arrest. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the man reported a home invasion at approximately 11 p.m. on a recent Monday. They say he claimed that there were people in his home and on his property. Deputies rushed to his address, and instead of home invaders, they claim to have found enough narcotics to justify an arrest on drug charges.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Friday, December 22, 2017.

A man in Florida was taken into custody after reportedly committing a drug crime and neglecting a child. His arrest came after authorities said a toddler, 2, ended up testing positive for cocaine. However, anyone facing charges related to recreational drugs, such as cocaine, cannot be convicted unless prosecutors can prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Any person who is unfamiliar with criminal law procedures in Florida may not know his or her constitutional rights during a search or arrest. The criminal justice process usually starts with an arrest, whether for alleged drug crimes or other criminal offenses. This is the process that involves a police officer exercising his or her authority over a suspect, and that person's submission -- voluntary or involuntary.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Florida law enforcement in Charlotte County recently executed a search warrant at a residence in Port Charlotte. The circumstances that led to obtaining the warrant are unknown. A report by the sheriff's office indicates that upon entering the home, detectives found a 23-year-old mother in bed along with two young children. A body search purportedly yielded some Dilaudid pills and a syringe in her possession. More syringes, opiate residue coated spoons, a rope along with a small quantity of marijuana were allegedly found in her bedroom as well.

On behalf of Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey posted in Drug Crimes on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Convictions on any charges in Florida can have a severe impact on any person's life. If they are convicted, this might also be the case for a man and woman who were arrested on a recent Saturday night. The severity of their drug crimes accusations is exacerbated by the fact that they had an 8-year-old child with them when they were allegedly involved in a drug transaction.

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey provides criminal defense legal services for clients throughout southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Estero, Sanibel and in Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte County and Hendry County, Florida (FL). For service in any of these areas, please call us at 239-275-5552.